Job summary

Applications invited from current OT (Occupational Therapy) students about to qualify or existing qualified OTs.

Successful applicants can start as Band 4 pre-reg OT's prior to HCPC registration if needed. The successful applicants will join the well established graduate rotation across health and social care teams within Middlesbrough & Redcar and Cleveland and Hambleton & Richmondshire.

Continuing professional development is actively encouraged and regular support and supervision will be provided by a Band 6 or 7 Occupational therapist within the team. Participation in service developments and clinical governance is also expected, for which there is excellent support throughout the integrated OT service to help you develop.

As a Band 5 Occupational Therapist within the Trust the postholder will also be part of the wider Integrated OT service. This is a unique partnership between Health and Social care in South Tees with a commitment to working together, improving the quality of our services and getting rid of existing barriers between health and social services.

Successfulcandidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

Main duties of the job

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust is one of the largest teaching hospital trusts in the country, close to the North Yorkshire Moors and within easy reach of Newcastle and Leeds. It comprises two acute hospitals, The James Cook University Hospital and Friarage Hospital Northallerton and a number of community hospitals and community services.

We offer a nine month rotational programme including medicine/surgery & Cardio, neurology/neuro rehab, elderly care, orthopaedics, vascular, stroke, palliative care, housing and social care teams, intermediate care, Primary care hospitals and Community Therapy including urgent community response. We are looking for a highly motivated occupational therapists with excellent communication and organisational skills. You will need to be able to work as part of a team and on your own, frequently using your own initiative. You will often work with a wide multidisciplinary team and be involved with clients with a range of multiple medical, social and emotional problems.

The role will at times include carrying out assessments with patients in their own homes, therefore, successful candidate must have access to a vehicle for work purposes to meet the requirements of the role.

About us

South Tees Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust and North Tees and Hartlepool NHS Foundation Trust have come together to form University Hospitals Tees. As a result, post holders may be required to work across sites within both organisations.

Across University Hospitals Tees, our ambition is to be the best place to work, ensuring we have the right staff in the right roles at the right time to deliver outstanding patient care and experience.

We are committed to supporting our staff through an inclusive and supportive working environment, offering health and wellbeing initiatives, staff benefits, and opportunities for personal and professional development.

We support the 'Making Every Contact Count' approach to behaviour change in the promotion of health and wellbeing of individuals and communities.

Job summary

The Podiatry Department are looking to recruit an experienced and autonomous Band 7 Advanced Podiatrist with a Vascular speciality. The candidate will work to help develop the vascular services in the community alongside the high risk and diabetes provision in Cambridgeshire. The successful candidate will be based in Peterborough or Huntingdon, working predominantly in these areas, whilst working with the adjacent trusts and internally to provide excellent streamlined care across the acute and community services across the county.

The candidate will work in both the acute and community setting to provide high quality care to patients with active foot disease. Working alongside the Principal podiatrist and the team to develop and extend the remit of community vascular services. This senior role within the department requires good leadership skillsacross the county. The role also involves education to support peers internally to the trust and within the wider system.

The successful candidate will be a clinical expert in their field, and should be educated to master's degree level with suitable experience in the management of the Vascular, High Risk and Diabetic Foot, or be working towards Masters level qualification. The candidate should be working at the level of a Band 7 Podiatrist within the Competency Skills Framework.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will apply advanced clinical practice skills to ensure patients with active foot disease received rapid diagnosis,optimisation and treatment.

The right candidate will work to develop andestablish improved MDT across the county and to establish streamlined transfer of care across acutes sites, to ensure patients can be treated and managed effectively within community. The Band 7 Podiatrist will operate appropriate clinics across the county and oversee the management of the most complex foot cases.

The successful candidate will supervise Band 6 podiatrists to facilitate smooth step-up and step-down processes and oversee the signing off and reviewing of competencies. The right candidate will be proficient in the ability to work at advanced practice level and have a working knowledge in x-ray and blood interpretation to optimise patient care. There is an expectation to provide and lead on total contact casting and prescribing also. See the job description for full details.

It is a requirement of this role for the successful candidate to undertake a qualification in non-medical prescribing if this has already not been achieved. Please note a Masters level of study is required to pursue non-medical prescribing in our trust so where NMP has not been obtained the applicant must be willing to undertake Masters level study prior to NMP; this can be a module of MSc or a full MSc.

About us

Cambridgeshire and Peterborough NHS Foundation Trust is a health and social care organisation dedicated to providing high quality care with compassion to improve the health and wellbeing of the people we care for, as well as supporting and empowering them to lead fulfilling lives.

Our clinical teams deliver a wide range of NHS services across inpatient, primary care and community settings, including children's, adult and older people's mental health, forensic and specialist mental health, learning disabilities, primary care and liaison psychiatry, substance misuse, social care, and research and development.

To achieve our goals, we recruit high calibre candidates who share our vision and values. As an equal opportunities' employer, we welcome applications from all sections of the community, particularly under represented groups including people with long term conditions and members of our ethnic minority and LGBTQ+ communities.

All appointments are subject to the successful completion of a probationary period.

Please note we reserve the right to close adverts early should we receive sufficient applications.

Regrettably, we cannot offer sponsorship for all roles. If you apply for a post that does not attract sponsorship, your application will be withdrawn from the process.

For further information on CPFT, please visit our website at https://www.cpft.nhs.uk

Job summary

CHoICE Facilities Services are seeking a passionate, hardworking and reliable individual to join our team and fulfil the role of Catering Assistant (Ward Host). As a Ward Host you would be responsible for assisting clinical staff in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages on several wards, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties. The role is ward based and involves collecting and delivering meals to wards for patients, collecting in crockery and cutlery from patients bedsides and is physically demanding.

This role is an exciting opportunity for people who are motivated, flexible, task focused and who have excellent communications skills. We encourage and support our employees to progress within CHoICE and offer full training on the job. If you are ambitious, caring, team player and strive to deliver high standards services, we would like to hear from YOU! CHoICE Facilities Services work together;

To deliver nationally recognised high quality, safe, cost-effective services for the people, patients and stakeholders.

To attract and retain employees who are proud to recommend our services.

To deliver a wide range of high quality, effective and compliant Facilities Management (FM), Procurement and Pharmacy Services. To join a friendly, organised and positive working environment, apply for the role of Ward Host.

Previous applicants need not apply, thank you.

Main duties of the job

General duties of a Catering Assistant (Ward Host) role include;

Distribution, delivery and service of food and beverages to wards and departments.

To follow food & beverage handling procedures, in accordance with national and local regulations.

Undertake stock management, receipt and delivery of stock, reporting any discrepancies or damaged goods to Supervisors. Record food temperatures and food waste before and after service

Maintain the appropriate knowledge and skills to safely and effectively perform all food & beverage tasks.

Maintain a clean, tidy and hygienic appearance. Ensuring that the appropriate protective clothing is worn at all times.

Ensuring all equipment, working areas, including storerooms, refrigerators and freezers are kept in a clean and hygienic condition and that good hygienic practices are established and maintained at all times.

Carry out any other duties which are deemed reasonable and in line with the banding of the post.

Providing a food and beverage service including catering for special events to patient, staff and visitors.

Preparing, assembling and packing meals for patients and staff.

Collection, segregation and disposal of waste materials, in accordance with policies.

Shift pattern consists of;

16 hours per week 4.00pm -8.00pm Monday -Thursday

Or

12 hours per week 4.00pm -8.00pm Friday- Sunday

About us

Please help us by adding your telephone number to your application form this will allow us to contact you quickly if required.

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE - trading since 2014) is a wholly owned subsidiary company of South Tyneside & Sunderland NHS Foundation Trust (STSFT). We provide a full range of Facilities Management, Procurement and Outpatient Pharmacy services. We employ staff in a wide range of functions, ranging from cleaners, porters, engineers, procurement and pharmacists.

Commitment, Care and Compassion- our Team contribute to the overall hospital environment, providing safe, secure and comfortable facilities for access by patients, staff and visitors. CHoICE is an exciting place to work that will provide you with an opportunity to grow and develop. Many of our staff work flexibly, including part-time and we are committed to offering flexible approaches to work where possible. We provide a range of benefits including Fitness Centre (SRH), cycle to work scheme and access to a Childcare Co-ordinator to help staff with childcare arrangements.

We welcome all applications regardless of peoples race, disability, gender, sexual orientation, religion or belief, age, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity and in particular those from under-represented groups.

If you use AI, and it poses a risk to the integrity of your individual recruitment process, we may withdraw your application at any stage of the process.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£26,957 a year pro rata for part time - 12 hours and 16 hours per week

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

M9155-Z-EA-0926-61

Job locations

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.

PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLE

Please note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Job description Job responsibilities To be responsible for assisting in the efficient and effective production & service of a high quality of meals & beverages, for patients, staff and visitors, including associated cleaning and hygiene related duties.PLEASE REFER TO THE ATTACHED JOB DESCRIPTION FOR FULL DUTIES OF THE ROLEPlease note the Trust are not able to offer Skilled Worker Sponsorship for this role as it does not meet the UKVI threshold requirements. Applicants are requested to consider this when making their application. Please visit Gov.UK for further information

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Basic Numeracy and Literacy education

Desirable

• Basic Food Hygiene Certificate
• Basic Allergen training

Skills and Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to accept and prioritise instructions

Desirable

• Previous knowledge of catering environment

Physical Skills

Essential

• Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort.

Experience

Essential

• Good understanding of catering services

Desirable

• Catering Experience
• Experience of working in a healthcare environment
• Experience in production environment
• Experience of cash/card payment handling
• Previous experience in dealing with the public

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Basic Numeracy and Literacy education Desirable Basic Food Hygiene Certificate Basic Allergen training Skills and Knowledge Essential Ability to accept and prioritise instructions Desirable Previous knowledge of catering environment Physical Skills Essential Combination of bending/lifting/standing and walking with frequent requirement for physical effort. Experience Essential Good understanding of catering services Desirable Catering Experience Experience of working in a healthcare environment Experience in production environment Experience of cash/card payment handling Previous experience in dealing with the public

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

City Hospitals Independent Commercial Enterprises Ltd (CHoICE)

Address

Sunderland Royal Hospital

Kayll Road

Sunderland

SR4 7TP

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.choicesunderland.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

An exciting opportunity has arisen for an experienced and motivated physiotherapist to join the Cardiff and Vale Supportive Care Service. The Supportive Care Service provides specialist multidisciplinary care for people living with advanced liver, renal, respiratory and cardiac disease who are likely to be in the last one to two years of life. Our aim is to reduce symptom burden, promote independence, enhance quality of life and support people to live as well as possible for as long as possible. Working as part of a dynamic multidisciplinary team and alongside the Band 7 Physiotherapist, the successful candidate will play a key role in assessing and managing complex physical symptoms, delivering personalised rehabilitation, and supporting patients and their families to achieve what matters most to them. This is an excellent opportunity for a physiotherapist with an interest in supportive care, long-term conditions, rehabilitation and palliative approaches to care.

Main duties of the job

• Provide specialist physiotherapy assessment and intervention for patients with advanced liver, renal, respiratory and cardiac conditions.
• Assess and manage symptoms including breathlessness, fatigue, reduced exercise tolerance, deconditioning, mobility problems and functional decline.
• Deliver personalised rehabilitation programmes to support independence, function and participation in meaningful activities.
• Work collaboratively with patients to establish realistic goals that reflect their priorities and preferences.
• Contribute to holistic multidisciplinary assessments and care planning.
• Support patients to self-manage symptoms and optimise physical wellbeing.
• Work closely with consultants, specialist nurses, occupational therapists, psychologists and other members of the multidisciplinary team.
• Participate in service development, audit, evaluation and quality improvement initiatives.
• Support the education and development of colleagues, students and support staff.

The ability to speak Welsh is desirable for this post; Welsh and/or English speakers are equally welcome to apply.

About us

Cardiff and Vale University Health Board is one of the largest Integrated Health Boards in the UK, employing over 17,000 staff, providing over 100 specialist services. Working across 6 hospital sites, we have a diverse range of career opportunities to offer. Serving over 500,000 people living in Cardiff and the Vale, we are focussed on the health and care needs of our local population whilst working with our partners to develop regional services. Together we are committed to improving health outcomes for everyone, delivering excellent care and support.

Our mission is "Living Well, Caring Well, Working Together", and our vision is that every person's chance of leading a healthy life should be equal. Our 10-year transformation and improvement strategy, Shaping Our Future Wellbeing, is our chance to work collaboratively with the public and our workforce to make our health board more sustainable for the future.

Job summary

Full Time 37.5 hours per week

Specialist Community Public Health Nurse (SCPHN) - School Nurse - Exeter

Please ensure that you open the job description to view so that the full essential criteria required for the post can be sighted.

We do not sponsor Visas for this post. UK Right to Work is required.

We are looking for registered School Nurses who are innovative, motivated, and enthusiastic, who want to make a real difference improving outcomes for children and families in Devon.

Main duties of the job

You will work within corporate teams and be rostered to work in the Single Point of Access Hub covering a defined geographical area. You'll be supported by team leaders and various dedicated health professionals, including Health Visitors, School Nurses, Staff Nurses and Community Health Workers. We strive to deliver an excellent service to the children, young people, and families living in our Community.

You'll lead and manage changing and challenging work load priorities. Working in close partnership with community, voluntary and statutory agencies; multi-agency working and safeguarding children will be an integral part of your role.

Please note that an active drivers license and access to a car are required for this post.

About us

Benefits

- Employee Assistance Program

- NHS pension scheme

- Development Opportunities

- Perks at Work and Discounts Scheme

- Flexible working within service hours

Professional development is a high priority for us and we provide a range of training opportunities and in-house expertise that will support your own professional development.

Successful candidates will receive a full induction, preceptorship where indicated, safeguarding and clinical supervision. Applications from newly qualified school nurses are welcomed.

We are proud to have received a CQC rating of 'good' across all domains at our recent inspection.

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES

The Learning and Organisational Development function supports a wide range of learning and development opportunities to meet identified training and development needs and strategic OD interventions to improve organisational performance and effectiveness. Our focus is on ensuring the provision of high quality learning and development opportunities and people centric interventions to enable our staff to deliver outstanding patient care and maintain safe working practices.

The postholder will provide expert advice, guidance and support, directly to key organisational stakeholders at all levels in relation to strategic interventions and solutions on all Organisational Development components eg engagement, leadership & management, team development and supporting transformational and organisational change practice.

Main duties of the job

Provide, receive and communicate highly complex, sensitive or contentious information which may require obtaining agreement and or co-operation.

Implement a range of current Organisational Development Theories and Models to support cultural improvements and team performance. For example, leadership and management approaches, effective team working approaches, organisational change, service improvement techniques and tools.

Plan and deliver a range of complex OD activities that support strategic objectives. This could include NSS People Improvement Plans, Team Engagement activities, Leadership Development, Change Management and Service Improvement.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 7

Salary

£49,387 to £56,515 a year pa pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time, Flexible working, Home or remote working, Compressed hours

Reference number

262-A-26-8178169-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Demonstrate highly specialised knowledge to master's degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience within Organisational Development (OD) practice
• Coaching qualification e.g. ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring

Desirable

• oRelevant Post Graduate qualification
• oChartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Evidence of continual professional and/or managerial development
• Experience of diagnosing, designing and delivering a range of Organisational Development (OD) interventions to improve organisational effectiveness
• Experience of working with Leaders & Managers at all levels on solutions to significant change processes and other Service/Continuous Improvement issues
• Experience of working collaboratively with all staff groups and Multi-disciplinary Teams across boundaries to motivate, develop and deliver shared objectives
• Experience & up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging OD Strategies, theories and models with the ability to transpose into practice
• Experience of leading and managing teams
• Experience of managing people centric change

Desirable

• Experience of significant complex Organisational Change and Service/ Continuous Improvement programmes
• OD experience within the NHS
• Experience of advising and working across the medical workforce
• Knowledge of Policies, Procedures and the Terms and Conditions Handbook

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all
• Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications.
• Strong analytical and problem solving skills
• Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales
• Committed to developing a culture that promotes, learning, equality and values diversity
• Standard keyboard skills
• Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines
• oDemonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all

Desirable

• Project management skills
• Able to inspire confidence and gain engagement from senior leaders
• Self-management and motivation

Other Requirements

Essential

• Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team
• Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites
• Demonstrable commitment to lifelong learning
• Confident and professional manner
• Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours
• Self-aware, understands influence of self on others

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Demonstrate highly specialised knowledge to master's degree level or equivalent skills, knowledge and experience within Organisational Development (OD) practice Coaching qualification e.g. ILM Level 5 Coaching and Mentoring Desirable oRelevant Post Graduate qualification oChartered Membership of the Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development Knowledge and Experience Essential Evidence of continual professional and/or managerial development Experience of diagnosing, designing and delivering a range of Organisational Development (OD) interventions to improve organisational effectiveness Experience of working with Leaders & Managers at all levels on solutions to significant change processes and other Service/Continuous Improvement issues Experience of working collaboratively with all staff groups and Multi-disciplinary Teams across boundaries to motivate, develop and deliver shared objectives Experience & up-to-date knowledge of current and emerging OD Strategies, theories and models with the ability to transpose into practice Experience of leading and managing teams Experience of managing people centric change Desirable Experience of significant complex Organisational Change and Service/ Continuous Improvement programmes OD experience within the NHS Experience of advising and working across the medical workforce Knowledge of Policies, Procedures and the Terms and Conditions Handbook Skills and Aptitudes Essential Excellent interpersonal and communication skills, with the ability to network and influence others Demonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all Proficient user of IT equipment and software applications. Strong analytical and problem solving skills Ability to work on a number of projects simultaneously and deliver to agreed timescales Committed to developing a culture that promotes, learning, equality and values diversity Standard keyboard skills Ability to work under pressure, prioritise workload and meet deadlines oDemonstrates professionalism and leadership qualities skills and behaviours to a high standard, setting example to all Desirable Project management skills Able to inspire confidence and gain engagement from senior leaders Self-management and motivation Other Requirements Essential Ability to work flexibly as part of a virtual team Access to transport to move freely between organisation sites Demonstrable commitment to lifelong learning Confident and professional manner Ability to occasionally work out-side normal office hours Self-aware, understands influence of self on others

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Fixed Term - 9 Months (Maternity Cover). Working 35 hours per week on a 3 week rota. Shifts of 7am-3pm working 2 weekends out of 3.

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

To provide a quality catering service in house

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respectful to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

Serves meals to Patients on Hospital wards

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8070555-A

Job locations

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problem

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problem *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other Requirements

Essential

• Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)

Person Specification Qualifications Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Food Hygiene Level 2 Knowledge Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Skills & Aptitudes Essential Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Requirements Essential Support equality and value diversity (Level 2)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Brampton War Memorial Hospital

Tree Road

Brampton

CA8 1TX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are looking for a Catering Supervisor to work in the busy and friendly catering team at Penrith Hospital.

The working hours are between 7.30am and 6.30pm working shifts Monday to Sunday

We are looking for someone with exceptional customer service, who will work as part of a small team, providing and maintaining an efficient catering service, as the Supervisor you would be responsible for ensuring the service runs smoothly from devising the menu to ordering the food.

Main duties of the job

The main responsibilities of the job include:

• Responsible for the day to day operation of the Catering Service within a caf & Ward
• Prepare food and work with Community Catering Manager to devise menus.
• Ensure food and hygiene standards are met ensuring adherance to all Food Safety Regulations and Legislation.
• Following HACCP and COSHH
• Reporting faults and hazards to the appropriate person.
• Keeping records for traceability.
• Train staff and ensuring mandatory training is complete.
• Dealing with any issues arising within the catering department.
• Cashing up at the end of the day.
• Ordering food and work with the Community Catering Manager to devise menu's
• Stock management and ordering of stock from approved suppliers
• Dealing Sickness, Rotas & Wages

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7941420-D

Job locations

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab)

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab) If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Experience in a Catering Supervisory role
• Menu Planning
• Cash Handling
• Food ordering
• Stock management

Desirable

• NHS Experience

Qualifications

Essential

• Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent
• Level 2 Food Hygiene
• Maths and English qualifications
• Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking

Desirable

• Level 3 Food Safety
• IT skills

Knowledge

Essential

• Food Safety Regulations
• Equality issues

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills
• Ability to multi-task
• Good customer service skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Flexibility in working hours.
• Ability to work alone or as part of a team
• Able to deal with complaints or queries

Person Specification Experience Essential Experience in a Catering Supervisory role Menu Planning Cash Handling Food ordering Stock management Desirable NHS Experience Qualifications Essential Supervisory Qualification (ILM 3 level 3) or equivalent Level 2 Food Hygiene Maths and English qualifications Level 3 Qualification in Food/Cooking Desirable Level 3 Food Safety IT skills Knowledge Essential Food Safety Regulations Equality issues Skills & Aptitudes Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills Ability to multi-task Good customer service skills Personal Circumstances Essential Flexibility in working hours. Ability to work alone or as part of a team Able to deal with complaints or queries

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Penrith Hospital

Bridge Lane

Penrith

CA11 8HX

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Hours 30 hours/week

North, Carlisle, Eden and surrounding areas.

The role of the Community Paediatric Audiology Department is to provide the school entry hearing screen for all eligible children and to provide a comprehensive hearing assessment service to any child from 0-19 years about whom there may be concerns regarding hearing.

The post holder (s) takes responsibility for the testing of hearing capabilities of children in schools, mainly in Carlisle/Penrith/Eden and surrounding areas. The post holder has a designated caseload of schools and is responsible for the hearing screening testing of all children with consent to be hearing screened in those schools. The post holder tests, records results and monitors outcomes and is also responsible for the appropriate onward referral of these children as and when required depending on test outcomes and following local protocols.

The post holder is required to organise the School Age Hearing Clinics and during these clinics is required to perform more complex tests to determine hearing threshold following national protocol. The post holder is required to assist the Community Paediatric Audiologist in testing pre-school age children using a full range of behavioural audiological assessment procedures following national protocols and recommended procedures.

The post holder is the first point of contact for parents / guardians and other professionals regarding aspects of their work.

Main duties of the job

To communicate daily, and work closely with, the Paediatric Audiologist.

To communicate daily with schools, school nursing staff, health visitors, ENT department staff and specialist teachers within the Education department, communicating complex factual information on test procedures, results and outcomes.

To communicate complex and sensitive information to parents/carers on a daily basis using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and reassurance.

To work closely on an individual basis with school age children of all ages in schools, using tact, sensitivity, persuasion and tact.

To work closely with pre-school children and their parents in clinic situations.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £27,476 a year per annum, pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8233978

Job locations

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP:

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information:

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP: Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment. Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. AHP - Return to Practice Job Advert information.This role may be suitable for individuals Returning to Practice. Please speak to the recruiting manager for more information. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as followsif applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information: Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent

Knowledge & experience

Essential

• Experience of working with young children/babies
• Previous NHS working structures
• IT skills - data handling skills

Desirable

• Knowledge of Audiology services
• Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS

Skills & Aptitudes

Essential

• Able to relate to and interact with children
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams
• Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines
• Ability to work without direct supervision

Other requirements

Essential

• Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport
• Equality and Diversity
• Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Person Specification Qualifications Essential oNVQ 3 Childcare/Business Admin/NNEB/CACHE diploma in Childcare or equivalent Knowledge & experience Essential Experience of working with young children/babies Previous NHS working structures IT skills - data handling skills Desirable Knowledge of Audiology services Experience of working in the clinical environment of the NHS Skills & Aptitudes Essential Able to relate to and interact with children Excellent verbal and written communication skills Confidence in interpersonal relationships with the ability to work in multi-professional teams Planning and organisational skills, ability to prioritise workload and to meet deadlines Ability to work without direct supervision Other requirements Essential Ability to travel throughout Cumbria and elsewhere to represent the Directorate independently of public transport Equality and Diversity Promote equality and value diversity (KSF Level 3)

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Hilltop Heights

London Rd

Carlisle

CA1 2NS

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Band 5 Staff nurse 37.5 hours per week temporary post

We are looking to recruit an enthusiastic nurse to join our team on Willow B ward. Willow B is a renal ward, specialising in looking after renal/haematology and medical patients.

This is an exciting opportunity to come and join our area and ensure our patients receive the highest standard of care.

Healthcare Professionals returning to practice, moving into new roles or changing clinical environments, may access an agreed preceptorship period.

Main duties of the job

Willow B is a small renal/haematology ward based at the Cumberland Infirmary. Patients are admitted directly through the nephrology or haematology service. Patients are also identified from the medical admissions unit as well as step down patients from ITU/HDU. General medical patients are admitted via the medical admissions unit dependent on bed capacity. Ward staff provide outpatient facilities, both emergency treatment and as part of ongoing reviews, and an outreach service to other wards when required for renal patients needs.

You will assess, plan, deliver and evaluate nursing care for renal, haematology and acute medical patients without supervision.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. Were responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of safe, high quality care every time.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. There is an expectation for all staff to support this by familiarising yourself with the Trust's sustainability initiatives such as waste and recycling, going paperless, videoconferencing, sustainable transport and others.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

12 months

Working pattern

Full-time, Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8044160-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with active registration

Desirable

• Mentorship

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent
• Continuing professional development with portfolio
• Implications of clinical governance.
• NMC code of professional conduct

Desirable

• Renal or haematology experience
• Budgetary experience
• Student support

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision
• Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to act as mentor.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Other requirements

Essential

• Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with active registration Desirable Mentorship Knowledge and Experience Essential Student nurse or general nursing in the NHS or equivalent Continuing professional development with portfolio Implications of clinical governance. NMC code of professional conduct Desirable Renal or haematology experience Budgetary experience Student support Skills and aptitudes Essential Ability to work as a team member, without close supervision Developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to act as mentor. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Other requirements Essential Willing to develop by expansion of the role

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

An opportunity has arisen within the Radiology Department at West Cumberland Hospital for 2 full time Apprentice Assistant Practitioner roles.

This is a training post and the successful applicant will be offered the post subject to being accepted onto the University of Cumbria Assistant Practitioner Radiography course starting January 2027. The post will start at band 3 rising to band 4 upon successful completion of the course.

The successful applicant must have healthcare experience and an awareness of the role of an Assistant Practitioner within Radiology.

The Directorate of Radiology for North Cumbria Hospitals comprises general radiography, conventional and interventional fluoroscopy, dental, CT, MRI, Ultrasound and DXA facilities. The directorate undertakes over 230,000 examinations per annum. Referrals for radiological opinion come from a wide range of specialties encountered within an acute district general hospital including 24 hour emergencies and primary care. The establishment includes consultant radiologists, radiographers up to band 8, nurses, admin & clerical, porters and radiology support staff. The directorate of radiology is part of the Clinical Support and Cancer Services Business Unit. The Directorate also has responsibility for Breast Imaging and Medical Illustration Services.

Main duties of the job

This is a training position for a person with experience as a healthcare assistant to undertake study at the University of Cumbria while undertaking practical work. Upon successful completion of the course the candidate will be qualified as a Radiography Assistant Practitioner. The role of Assistant Practitioner is outlined below.

• Within your Scope of Radiographic Practice support the delivery of a Radiology service as a practising member of the multi-disciplinary team, in accordance with the standards of conduct, performance and ethics as set down by the Health Professions Council.
• Plan and manage workload against specific Radiology protocols and Standard Operating Procedures.
• Make the care and well being of patients and their carer or relative the emphasis of your daily duties, ensuring the safety, care and welfare of each patient throughout their examination, understanding and complying with all departmental policies, procedures and protocols.
• Use negotiation and persuasion to achieve desired examinations, adapting technique when required; reassure patients prior to examinations, explain imaging procedures to gain understanding and cooperation and achieve the desired result.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 3

Salary

£25,760 to £31,157 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

24 months

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8227095

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent

Desirable

• Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent.
• Level 3 qualifications
• Level 4 study experience
• Care Certificate or working towards.

Experience

Essential

• oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers
• oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team
• oExperience in healthcare.

Desirable

• Use of a computer.
• PACS/CRIS
• Experience of working in radiology department.

Knowledge

Essential

• oInfection control.
• oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology.
• oEquality legislation and best practice.
• oInformation and governance.

Desirable

• oMicrosoft Office.
• oManaging complaints & incidents.
• oDealing with challenging behaviour.
• oMedicines management
• oRadiation protection

Skills and aptitudes

Essential

• oGood organisational skills.
• oProblem solving skills.
• oDecision making skills.
• oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• oAdvanced communication skills.
• oGood interpersonal skills.
• oAbility to motivate self and others.
• oAbility to empathise.
• oDexterity and Fine motor skills

Personal attributes

Essential

• oTeam member.
• oMeticulous.
• oWilling to accept responsibility

Other requirements

Essential

• oTrust approval for scope of practice.
• oAble to travel independently between sites

Desirable

• oDriving licence.
• oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Maths and English (functional skills) or GCSE at grade C/4 or above or equivalent Desirable Essential IT skills (EITS) or equivalent. Level 3 qualifications Level 4 study experience Care Certificate or working towards. Experience Essential oExperience of caring directly for patients, relatives and carers oExperience working with in a multidisciplinary team oExperience in healthcare. Desirable Use of a computer. PACS/CRIS Experience of working in radiology department. Knowledge Essential oInfection control. oKnowledge of pathology, anatomy and physiology. oEquality legislation and best practice. oInformation and governance. Desirable oMicrosoft Office. oManaging complaints & incidents. oDealing with challenging behaviour. oMedicines management oRadiation protection Skills and aptitudes Essential oGood organisational skills. oProblem solving skills. oDecision making skills. oAble to prioritise work to meet deadlines. oAdvanced communication skills. oGood interpersonal skills. oAbility to motivate self and others. oAbility to empathise. oDexterity and Fine motor skills Personal attributes Essential oTeam member. oMeticulous. oWilling to accept responsibility Other requirements Essential oTrust approval for scope of practice. oAble to travel independently between sites Desirable oDriving licence. oWilling to work at other Trust sites.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Road

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are seeking a Locum Consultant Rhinologist to join our dynamic ENT department for a 12-month fixed-term post. This is an exciting opportunity to oversee and develop the Rhinology service while contributing to a broader general ENT workload.

The successful candidate will play a key role in delivering high-quality, patient-centred care, supporting elective recovery, and shaping innovative service pathways across North Cumbria.

This role offers the chance to:

• Oversee a subspecialty service within a collaborative department
• Influence service transformation and pathway redesign
• Work across integrated hospital and community settings
• Contribute to education, training, and clinical leadership

Main duties of the job

• Deliver a comprehensive ENT service, including Rhinology and general ENT care.
• Undertake outpatient clinics, elective and emergency surgery, and patient management.
• Participate in the Consultant on-call rota (1 in 6).
• Provide clinical advice and support to junior staff, GPs, and multidisciplinary teams.
• Lead and contribute to clinical governance, audit, and quality improvement.
• Support teaching, supervision, and training of junior doctors and students.
• Engage in service development, business planning, and innovation initiatives

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

£113,565 to £150,569 a year Per Annum

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

1 years

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8106942-A

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

JOB DESCRIPTION:

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

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Job description Job responsibilities JOB DESCRIPTION: Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56. Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. vailability

Person Specification

Education & Qualifications

Essential

• MBBS
• Full Registration with the General Medical Council.
• Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent
• Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases

Desirable

• Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology
• Other relevant postgraduate qualification
• Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT relevant CESR or European Community Rights

Experience & Knowledge

Essential

• High level of clinical experience and competence in Otorhinolaryngology
• Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otorhinolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency.
• A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders
• A commitment to, and experience of teaching
• Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff
• Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients

Desirable

• An interest in developing links with Primary Care
• Experience of working in a District General hospital
• Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality

Management & Organisation skills

Essential

• Ability to work independently
• Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service.
• Ability to work flexible and as part of the team
• Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload

Desirable

• Experience of audit management
• Knowledge of NICE guidelines

Teaching

Essential

• Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff.
• Understanding of training pathway in Otorhinolaryngology including use of ISCP

Desirable

• Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates
• Teaching of non medical health professionals.
• Educational Qualification

Research, Audit and Clinical Governance

Essential

• Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit.
• Previous publication sin clinical research relevant to the post.
• Governance and audit lead in previous roles and/or able to demonstrate this.

Desirable

• Ability to supervise postgraduate research
• Peer reviewed funding, principle investigator role.

Communication skills and abilities

Essential

• Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs
• Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills
• Good person and interpersonal skills
• Positive approach to lessons learnt
• Confident approach without being arrogant

Desirable

• IT Skills
• Experience with patient group communication and lectures
• Experience with advice and guidance to GPs and to community optometrists.

Continued Professional / Personal Development

Essential

• Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning.
• Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance.
• Participation in appropriate peer review processes.

Desirable

• Presented at conferences representing the organisation

Person Specification Education & Qualifications Essential MBBS Full Registration with the General Medical Council. Fellow of Royal College of Surgeons or equivalent Proof of competency in emergency and elective index cases Desirable Advanced Training in specialist aspects of Otorhinolaryngology Other relevant postgraduate qualification Entry on the GMC specialist register via relevant CCT relevant CESR or European Community Rights Experience & Knowledge Essential High level of clinical experience and competence in Otorhinolaryngology Completed Higher Specialist Training (CCT) in Otorhinolaryngology or evidence of equivalent competency. A special interest to complement that of the existing post holders A commitment to, and experience of teaching Excellent communication skills with patients, colleagues, managers and other staff Ability to take full and independent responsibility for clinical care of patients Desirable An interest in developing links with Primary Care Experience of working in a District General hospital Advanced fellowship (or equivalent) in subspeciality Management & Organisation skills Essential Ability to work independently Ability to advice on efficient and smooth running of their chosen subspecialty service. Ability to work flexible and as part of the team Ability to effectively organise and manage clinical workload Desirable Experience of audit management Knowledge of NICE guidelines Teaching Essential Experience of and commitment to teaching undergraduate and postgraduate medical staff. Understanding of training pathway in Otorhinolaryngology including use of ISCP Desirable Experience of teaching basic clinical skills to undergraduates Teaching of non medical health professionals. Educational Qualification Research, Audit and Clinical Governance Essential Experience of, and commitment to, medical audit. Previous publication sin clinical research relevant to the post. Governance and audit lead in previous roles and/or able to demonstrate this. Desirable Ability to supervise postgraduate research Peer reviewed funding, principle investigator role. Communication skills and abilities Essential Empathetic and sensitive approach to patient needs Approachable and effective multi disciplinary team member with excellent interpersonal skills Good person and interpersonal skills Positive approach to lessons learnt Confident approach without being arrogant Desirable IT Skills Experience with patient group communication and lectures Experience with advice and guidance to GPs and to community optometrists. Continued Professional / Personal Development Essential Demonstrable evidence of lifelong learning. Reflective approach to personal development with an ability to acknowledge and effectively manage poor performance. Participation in appropriate peer review processes. Desirable Presented at conferences representing the organisation

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

TO GO HIDDEN -

Band 5 Staff Nurse, ITU, Cumberland infirmary, Carlisle - 36hours fixed term available,

We are seeking a Band 5 Registered Nurse to join our team on the Intensive Care Unit at the Cumberland Infirmary.

Main duties of the job

Our busy 9 bedded unit provides adult intensive care, high dependency care and post anaesthetic care for elective and emergency patients across a range of medical and surgical specialities including, Renal, Cardiology, Orthopaedic, Multi-trauma, Facial-maxillary, Gastroenterology, Vascular, Neurological and Obstetric patients; Organ donation and retrieval service; Stabilisation and transfer of adult patients requiring more specialised intensive care e.g. neurological trauma, burns, spinal injuries, cardiac and hepatic disease.

Stabilisation and delivery of intensive care and or high dependency care for paediatric patients. Preparation and assistance in transfer of paediatrics to specialised paediatric unit if clinically indicated.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding hospital and health services to half a million people. Established on 1st October 2019, the Trust is creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout north Cumbria and beyond. We're responsible for delivering over 70 services across 15 main locations and we employ more than 6,500 members of staff.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time'.

• Being a clinically led organisation
• Quality and safety at the heart
• A positive patient experience every time
• A great place to work
• Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

We encourage you to think about what you can do as an individual and within your team to contribute in to embedding carbon reduction into the everyday running of our organisation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year per annum pro rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

9 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8238791

Job locations

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00. Deducted from salary over following 4 months or one off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Registered nurse with current registration.

Desirable

• Foundations in critical care or equivalent
• NoECCN Step competences 1 & 2 completed or equivalent
• Further relevant post-registration development to postgraduate diploma equivalent

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Developed communication and interpersonal skills.
• Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision
• Project development skills.
• Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care.

Desirable

• IT skills.
• Immediate Life Support (ILS)
• Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS)

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Student nurse in the NHS
• General nursing in the NHS or equivalent.
• Continuing professional development with portfolio.
• NMC code of professional conduct.
• Equality legislation and best practice

Desirable

• ITU / HDU nursing.
• Student support.
• Budgetary awareness
• Critical care

Other requirements

Essential

• Motivation.
• Enthusiasm
• Willing to develop by expansion of the role
• Flexible approach to working patterns.

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Registered nurse with current registration. Desirable Foundations in critical care or equivalent NoECCN Step competences 1 & 2 completed or equivalent Further relevant post-registration development to postgraduate diploma equivalent Skills and Aptitudes Essential Developed communication and interpersonal skills. Ability to work as a member of a team, without close supervision Project development skills. Ability to demonstrate the compassionate values and behaviours needed for dignified care. Desirable IT skills. Immediate Life Support (ILS) Paediatric Immediate Life Support (PILS) Knowledge and Experience Essential Student nurse in the NHS General nursing in the NHS or equivalent. Continuing professional development with portfolio. NMC code of professional conduct. Equality legislation and best practice Desirable ITU / HDU nursing. Student support. Budgetary awareness Critical care Other requirements Essential Motivation. Enthusiasm Willing to develop by expansion of the role Flexible approach to working patterns.

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Cumberland Infirmary

Newtown Road

Carlisle

CA2 7HY

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Housekeeper (Maternity Cover June 26-March 27

Ward 3 is a 16 bedded stroke rehabilitation ward.

We are looking for a motivated and enthusiastic housekeeper who wants to work as part of a dedicated multidisciplinary team striving to deliver high standards of care. This is an exciting opportunity to join our team and gain valuable experience within our departments.

Previous experience as a housekeeper is not essential as in-house training will be provided to ensure you are fully equipped to meet the demands of this role.

Main duties of the job

Work under supervision of the Ward Manager/Registered Nurse as part of the ward team to maintain a clean, safe and comfortable environment for patients, visitors and staff.

Serve patient meals and hot and cold beverages at the scheduled times, adhering to food hygiene regulations. Assist with feeding patients as deemed appropriate by qualified nursing staff.

Monitor and maintain high standards of cleaning and hygiene standards of ward kitchen (including fridge and microwave) and treatment/stock/staff rooms, ensuring all equipment/utensils and surfaces are clean at all times, eg discarding out of date food, stock rotation.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum Pro Rata

Contract

Fixed term

Duration

8 months

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-7894297-C

Job locations

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Good standard of general education
• Food safety/hygiene certificate

Desirable

• NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience

Experience

Essential

• Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment

Desirable

• Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties
• Acute hospital work
• Health care work.

Knowledge

Essential

• Basic food hygiene
• Infection prevention

Desirable

• Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH
• Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety

Skills

Essential

• Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal.
• Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines.
• Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team.
• Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues
• Able to use initiative appropriately.
• Attention to detail.
• Reliable
• Good time keeper
• Non-judgemental
• Empathetic and caring approach
• Ability to respond to changing requirements
• Ability to respond to sensitive situations

Desirable

• IT Skills

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Adaptable.
• Flexible approach to work patterns

Desirable

• Enthusiasm

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Good standard of general education Food safety/hygiene certificate Desirable NVQ 1 in hotel services/food service or equivalent or equivalent experience Experience Essential Previous experience of working in a customer service/caring environment Desirable Experience of housekeeping/domestic duties Acute hospital work Health care work. Knowledge Essential Basic food hygiene Infection prevention Desirable Knowledge of cleaning/COSHH Knowledge of systems and processes, eg manual handling, fire safety Skills Essential Effective communication and interpersonal skills both written and verbal. Able to prioritise work to meet deadlines. Able to work well within a multi-disciplinary team. Ability to cope with distressing or emotional circumstances, eg death, bereavement, safeguarding issues Able to use initiative appropriately. Attention to detail. Reliable Good time keeper Non-judgemental Empathetic and caring approach Ability to respond to changing requirements Ability to respond to sensitive situations Desirable IT Skills Personal Circumstances Essential Adaptable. Flexible approach to work patterns Desirable Enthusiasm

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

ward 3 WCH

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 19.68 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shifts are 4:30pm - 9pm.

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

To provide a quality catering service in house

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8218704

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL).Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

INTERNAL ONLY TO NORTH CUMBRIA INTEGRATED CARE NHS FOUNDATION TRUST (NCIC) EMPLOYEES ONLY

Facilities Domestic Assistant - B2 - 20 Hours per week Monday to Friday 3:30pm-7:30pm - Workington Hospital

Undertake a range of cleaning & catering duties within the Workington Hospital

Maintaining a high cleanliness standard across the trust, to meet the National Standards of Healthcare Cleanliness 2025

Full training will be provided, and main duties will be to keep clinical areas, offices and public areas clean and tidy as well as providing patients with meals.

Main duties of the job

Domestic:

• Collect linen stores as required.
• Comply with infection prevention and control procedures at all times.
• Comply with responsibility to safeguard children and vulnerable adults
• Vacuum carpets, ensuring cleanliness.
• Carry out damp dusting of furniture and fittings and at high and low levels.
• Mop floor areas and maintain floors using electrical equipment when necessary.
• Check electrical equipment is in good condition and currently PAT tested.
• Clean toilets, baths and washbasins.
• Empty all bins and dispose of waste appropriately, ensuring waste management regulations are followed.
• Clean equipment after use.
• Assist with ward or departmental duties as appropriate.
• Undertake second cleaning of bodily fluids as required
• Guard against the potential risk associated with needle stick injuries, especially in toilet areas.
• Wear uniform and protective clothing provided, as instructed.
• Make beds as requested.
• Ensure attendance at appropriate training.

Catering:

• To ensure, in conjunction with Nursing staff, that patient are provided with appropriate meals
• To ensure, that patient meals are served in a presentable and timely manner and that appropriate cutlery and condiments are supplied
• To ensure that all meal tables and eating areas are suitably prepared for meal times and to make sure they are wiped clean at the end of each meal
• Probe, record temperature of food and serve
• Record waste levels at the end of service

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per Annum, Pro Rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Part-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8222024

Job locations

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed.

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies.

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Important Information

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date.

For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following:

• Junk Mail is checked regularly

Disclosure and Barring Service:

On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect.

The changes mean that:

• youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure
• the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed.

If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so.

Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected]

Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website

Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be

Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs.

The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months.

As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits.

A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable.

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

Excellent opportunities for development

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies

EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

These schemes are subject to availability

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see ourPolicy for eligible vacancies. Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Important Information Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date. For candidates applying using a Hotmail account or have strict firewall settings please ensure the following: Junk Mail is checked regularly Disclosure and Barring Service: On 28 November 2020, the new Disclosure and Barring Service filtering rules will come into effect. The changes mean that: youth cautions, reprimands and final warnings will no longer be subject to automatic disclosure the multiple conviction rule has been removed, meaning that if an individual has more than one conviction, regardless of offence type or time passed, each conviction will be considered against the remaining rules individually, rather than being automatically disclosed. If you are unsure about whether you need to disclose certain criminal record information, free confidential advice may be sought from one of the charity bodies listed below. These bodies can advise you on what you are legally required to declare and may also be able to advise you on how you can disclose criminal record information to a prospective employer and your legal rights when doing so. Nacro Tel: 0300 123 1999, or email: [email protected] Unlock Tel: 01634 247350,email[email protected]or complete theonline form on the Unlock website Please note the cost of the DBS check is increasing from 2nd December and the new cost will be Standard DBS check £21.50, Enhanced DBS check £49.50 + any admin costs. The Trust is committed to safeguarding adults and children therefore if the post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (ROA) 1974 (Exceptions) Order 1975 (as amended) the successful candidate(s) will be subject to a criminal records check with the Disclosure and Barring Service (DBS). The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £18 + Administration cost of £3.85 = £21.85. Deducted at £6.85 from 1st month salary and £5 deducted from salary over following 3 months. Enhanced Check: £38 + administration cost of £3.90 = £41.90. Deducted at £11.90 from 1st month salary and £10 deducted from salary over following 3 months. As part of the one of the largest employers in the UK NCIC future employees will have also access to the following benefits. A lease car may be available for this position; further details will be provided upon appointment if applicable. 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme Excellent opportunities for development Competitive NHS Pension scheme Access to NHS discounts with retailers and leisure companies EAP (Employee Assistance Programme) a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems These schemes are subject to availability

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services
• Food Hygiene Level 2

Knowledge

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures.
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills & Appitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other Requirements

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Food Hygiene Level 2 Knowledge Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures. Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills & Appitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Requirements Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Workington Hospital

Park Lane

Workington

CA14 2RW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Domestic Assistant (WCH) - 37.18 hours per week - working on rota 5 days on, 3 days off. Shift time of 6:30am - 3:30pm

To promote and provide a high standard of cleanliness on our hospital wards, clinical areas and other trust premises

Main duties of the job

Vacuum/sweep, mop floors

Floor buffing

Shampoo carpets with extraction machines

Low/high damp dusting

Clean inside windows, frames and sills

Clean furniture and fittings, mirrors etc, to include moving of furniture and equipment as required to enable efficient cleaning

Assist in induction of new staff

Routine cleaning and basic maintenance of cleaning equipment

Attend all Mandatory training sessions

Order weekly stores and put away on delivery

All staff are expected to work to the Trust Values:

Kindness - Kindness and compassion cost nothing, yet accomplish a

great deal.

Respect - We are respective to everyone and are open, honest and fair

- respect behaviours.

Ambition- We set goals to achieve the best for our patients, teams,

organisations and our partners.

Collaboration- We are stronger and better working together with and

for our patients.

Works as part of a team maintaining a high standard of cleanliness on hospital wards, clinical areas and other Trust premises.

About us

At NCIC, we have an ambition to deliver outstanding healthcare services to the population of North Cumbria. The Trust is committed to creating a centre of excellence in providing rural and remote healthcare and provides a wide range of community and acute services throughout our county.

Our 5 key principles demonstrate our belief in the delivery of 'safe, high quality care every time':

Being a clinically led organisation

Quality and safety at the heart of our Trust

A positive patient experience every time

A great place to work

Managing our money well

As an organisation we are serious about supporting a diverse workforce that reflects our local community and are very much focused on being an inclusive and compassionate place to work.

Across the North East and North Cumbria we are working together to deliver our ambition to be the greenest region in England by 2030. All staff are expected to support sustainability.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 2

Salary

£25,272 a year Per annum pro rata

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

262-A-26-8239268

Job locations

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants.

CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP

Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview.

Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies.

Disclosure and Barring Service:

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post:

Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment.

NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits:

27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years

Flexible working Scheme

NHS Discounts*

Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work*

Excellent opportunities for development*

Competitive NHS Pension scheme

Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems

*Subject to eligibility

Important Information

Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information.

If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered.

Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Job description Job responsibilities Please see attached job description and person specification for further information regarding the role and the essential and desirable criteria required to be met by applicants. CERTIFICATE OF SPONSORSHIP Please note, due to changes implemented by the Government to the UK immigration policy, individuals who require a Health and Care Visa or a Skilled Worker Visa may no longer be eligible for sponsorship where the UKVI salary threshold is not met or if the occupation is not included in the updated Immigration Salary List (ISL). Applicants must check their eligibility to be employed in any role they are interested in applying for, prior to completing an application for employment.Any applicants who do not meet the eligibility criteria will not be progressed. For further information visit theUK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). If you are applying under the Disability Confident Scheme or Armed Forces Covenant and you meet all the essential criteria for a post, you will be guaranteed an interview. Relocation assistance may be available for successful applicants moving to the region for certain posts. Please see our Policy for eligible vacancies. Disclosure and Barring Service: This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. The cost of the DBS must be met by the successful candidate(s) through salary deduction. DBS charges are as follows if applicable to the post: Standard Check: £21.50 + Administration cost of £6.50 = £28.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. Enhanced Check: £49.50 + administration cost of £6.50 = £56.00 Deducted from salary over a 4 month period or a one-off payment. NCIC can offer successful future employees the following benefits: 27-day holiday scheme rising to 33 after 10 years Flexible working Scheme NHS Discounts* Salary Sacrifice schemes including lease cars and Cycle to Work* Excellent opportunities for development* Competitive NHS Pension scheme Vivup is a free, confidential counselling and information service to assist with personal or work-related problems *Subject to eligibility Important Information Please ensure that you document evidence of meeting all the essential criteria in the supporting information. If sufficient response is received this post could be closed earlier than the specified closing date, please apply as soon as possible to ensure that your application is considered. Candidates who have been successfully shortlisted for interview will be asked via an email notification to log on to their Trac account to select an interview time. This will usually be within 2 weeks of the closing date

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent
• BICSc certification or equivalent

Desirable

• NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services

Knowledge and Experience

Essential

• Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures
• Basic Literacy and Numeracy

Desirable

• Work in a hospital environment
• Work in a domestic role

Skills and Aptitudes

Essential

• Good communication skills
• Able to work alone and in a team
• Ability to use own initiative
• Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures
• Equality issues
• Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties
• Flexible approach to work

Personal Circumstances

Essential

• Enthusiasm
• Willing to learn
• Smart, clean appearance
• High personal standards
• Be able to work shifts

Other

Essential

• Flexibility in shift patterns
• Support equality and value diversity

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NVQ Level1 Cleaning & Support Services or equivalent BICSc certification or equivalent Desirable NVQ 2 in Cleaning and Support Services Knowledge and Experience Essential Knowledge of cleaning, food handling/hygiene, COSHH procedures Basic Literacy and Numeracy Desirable Work in a hospital environment Work in a domestic role Skills and Aptitudes Essential Good communication skills Able to work alone and in a team Ability to use own initiative Able to follow health and safety and hygiene procedures Equality issues Able to communicate with patients with behavioural issues or severe communication difficulties Flexible approach to work Personal Circumstances Essential Enthusiasm Willing to learn Smart, clean appearance High personal standards Be able to work shifts Other Essential Flexibility in shift patterns Support equality and value diversity

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

North Cumbria Integrated Care NHS Foundation Trust

Address

West Cumberland Hospital

Homewood Rd

Whitehaven

CA28 8JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ncic.nhs.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you a speech and language therapist looking for a Band 6 role working with children in our supportive and progressive NHS team? We are expanding our team of Band 6 therapists to enable us to enhance our delivery of the SEND White Paper's new Experts at Hand model, in early years settings and in schools. We have a number of new roles, based in the West and East of the county.

What do you need to know about us?

We're a Balanced System service - we work in an evidence-based way at a universal, targeted and specialist level; delivering an Experts at Hand model already.

We are a supportive team, working together in schools and settings

We invest in the professional development of our staff

We have excellent admin support with two main bases

All our team are well equipped to do their job - we invest in resources/equipment, so we all have what we need on a day-to-day basis

This is a full time post

We have positions available within our Catshill and Franche Clinics.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

What are the potential opportunities within this role?

Working in our early years and school age team supporting the delivery of our Experts at Hand link therapist service, including the development of a link therapist service for all early years settings

Developing clinical knowledge and skills in a range of areas, including working at a universal, targeted and specialist level in schools and settings

Working alongside and learning from highly experienced therapists - we are a mature Balanced System service, with 15 years of place-based working and ease of access for children and their families

Delivering training - both formal such as Language for Learning and ELSEC training and informal on the job training in schools and settings

Supporting less experienced therapists and developing skills in mentorship

This might be the role for you if you:

Are a current Band 5 looking to develop your skills at Band 6

Are looking for a supportive team with opportunities to develop your clinical knowledge and skills

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

We are looking for a confident Support Worker with a passion for delivering outstanding care. Youll be working 40 hours a week, making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care at Cygnet Morgan House.

Main duties of the job

At Cygnet, we support our people to grow their careers, gain new skills and keep stepping up. Apply now to enjoy excellent career prospects while reaping the rewards of making a difference to others every day.

About us

Cygnet Health Care was established in 1998. Since then we have developed a wide range of services for individuals with mental health needs, autism and learning disabilities with the UK. We have built a reputation for delivering pioneering service and outstanding outcomes for the people in our care. Our expert and highly dedicated care team of 10,000 employees empower 2864 individuals across 150 services to consistently make a positive difference to their lives, through service-user focused care and rehabilitation.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Other

Salary

£13.70 an hour

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

VP83174C65

Job locations

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.

Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working atCygnet Morgan House.

Youll be working40 hours a week, day shifts includingalternativeweekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Morgan House.

Morgan House is a 5 bed, independent living residential home. A support home that offers a safe and comfortable environment that helps residents to meet personal goals and to fulfil their lives.

You are

• Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives
• Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities
• An excellent communicator and a good team player
• Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment
• Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independence

Your day-to-day

• Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care
• Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support
• Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way
• Assist with medical & welfare needs
• Report on medical & welfare needs as required
• Safeguard all patients
• Maintain a safe, clean environment for all< /li>

Why Cygnet? Well offer you

• Salary of £13.70 per hour
• Free Parking
• Paid breaks
• Free DBS Check
• NHS Blue Light Discount Card
• Reward Gateway
• Full Paid Training and Induction
• Paid Annual Leave
• Paid Breaks
• Contributory Pension Scheme

If you are interest in this role apply now!

Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.

We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

What next?

If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.

Click the button to apply

Job description Job responsibilities Helping others improve and turn their lives around theres no better feeling. Its what we do for thousands of people at more than 150 sites across the UK. Be a part of it.Cygnet Healthcare is looking for experiencedSupport Workerto join our team working atCygnet Morgan House.Youll be working40 hours a week, day shifts includingalternativeweekends,making a positive difference to the lives of the people in our care atCygnet Morgan House.Morgan House is a 5 bed, independent living residential home. A support home that offers a safe and comfortable environment that helps residents to meet personal goals and to fulfil their lives.You are Driven with a desire to make a real difference in peoples lives Experienced for 1 year plus in a support setting working with learning disabilities An excellent communicator and a good team player Caring and understanding with the energy required to provide a trusting, stimulating & varied environment Passionate about empowering & supporting service user independenceYour day-to-day Offer enhanced care with a flexible learning approach for all the people in our care Provide guidance & encouragement through physical & emotional support Learn about individuals specific needs & provide help in the most appropriate way Assist with medical & welfare needs Report on medical & welfare needs as required Safeguard all patients Maintain a safe, clean environment for all< /li>Why Cygnet? Well offer you Salary of £13.70 per hour Free Parking Paid breaks Free DBS Check NHS Blue Light Discount Card Reward Gateway Full Paid Training and Induction Paid Annual Leave Paid Breaks Contributory Pension SchemeIf you are interest in this role apply now!Please note that successful candidates will be required to undergo an enhanced DBS check.We reserve the right to close this vacancy early if we receive sufficient applications for the role.What next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to applyWhat next?If you care about making a difference we want to talk to you.Click the button to apply

Person Specification

General Requirements

Essential

• Please refer to job description above

Desirable

• Please refer to job description above

Person Specification General Requirements Essential Please refer to job description above Desirable Please refer to job description above

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Cygnet Health Care

Address

Stoke on Trent

ST11 9JG

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.cygnethealth.co.uk/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

We are developing an Integrated Community Stroke Service (ICSS) within Great Yarmouth & Waveney, bringing together community stroke pathways into a more coordinated, responsive and patient-centred model of care. As part of the wider left shift ambition, this service will support earlier discharge from hospital and improve outcomes through timely, multidisciplinary rehabilitation in the community. Our Year 1 focus is on building a more responsive and integrated local service, increased MDT capacity and improved continuity of care across the stroke pathway.You will be joining a service at a key point of development, with the opportunity to shape how care is delivered and contribute to a more integrated, forward-thinking model of community stroke rehabilitation.

A seven day service will be developed in the future.

Main duties of the job

Working alongside the other MDT members including nurses, physiotherapists, occupational therapists and assistant practitioners your duties will include:

To promote recovery and well-being, supporting families and empowering patients to self-manage and maximise their independence using health coaching techniques and meaningful activity.

To be responsible for delivering Speech and Language Therapy assessments in communication and dysphagia and provide therapy, education and advice to stroke patients, some of which may have complex and/or chronic presentation.

To collaborate with Speech and Language Therapy colleagues and other services to support the stroke pathway.

To assist with teaching and supervision of other team members and students.

To assist evaluation of the Integrated Community Stroke Service and to be actively involved with service development within the speciality and to implement changes in stroke services delivery as required.

To work as part of an integrated Stroke MDT, following evidence based practice. This will include a combination of face-to-face and telerehab sessions, devising therapy programmes carried out by yourself or an assistant practitioner, writing self management plans for patients and signposting to community-based communication and support groups (such as those provided by voluntary organisations).

This role requires you to be competent to a minimum of proficient level on the RCSLT eating, drinking and swallowing competency framework.

About us

ECCH is well established health care provider and has been successfully delivering NHS care within the community since 2011. We provide a range of NHS, community health and social care services predominantly across the easterly region of the Norfolk/Suffolk borders.We are aligned to NHS terms and conditions, and offer many employee benefits, to find out more about us visit our website - www.ecch.org. We are a social enterprise and staff owned organisation which means staff can opt to be shareholders and have a real say in how ECCH is run and evolves to deliver healthcare for the future.At the heart of our ambition, we work in partnership with and for the community to become the provider and employer of choice for community healthcare.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 6

Salary

£39,959 to £48,117 a year

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

849-OL-109

Job locations

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

• To adhere to National and local standards and guidelines relating it Professional Practice (CQ3 and HCPC).
• To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employer procedures relating to the post.
• To demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge.
• To keep abreast of research in the field of stroke care.
• To be responsible for managing own time appropriately.
• To be responsible for managing a defined caseload.
• To work closely and effectively with SLTs and other staff across ECCH.
• To supervise work with volunteers and assistants where appropriate.
• To be responsible for student observation.
• To be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the treatment outcomes for each individual patient.
• To review and discharge individual patients.
• To seek second opinions when necessary.
• To make onward referrals when necessary.
• To accept support from designated colleagues.
• To offer advice to clients, carers and significant others about individual patients, and demonstrate practical procedures when appropriate.
• To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings.
• To contribute to local and national audit and quality measures.
• To highlight and request equipment necessary for caseload management.
• To attend multi-disciplinary meetings.

Teaching Training and Clinical Supervision

• Regular access to department supervision system for support.
• Attend in-service training.
• Assists senior speech and language therapists in training of work experience students, volunteers, assistants, carers, SLT students and other professions' students by offering example setting by observation and explanation.

Clinical Advice and Interpretation or Action

• Recognises own professional boundaries and seeks advice and support.
• Provides advice and information on specific clients to health service professionals, and staff working with the client (e.g. social worker).
• Provides information/advice on appropriate clinical matters to clients/carers, assistants and other individual professionals.

Specialist Experience

• On full practice register.
• Supported by experienced staff to develop skills in all areas when support is required.
• Access second opinions.

Complexity

• On-going professional support in all areas when required.
• May work in more than one location.
• Manages own caseload and increased complexity of cases.

Resource Management, Planning and Policy Making

• Manages own time efficiently.
• Responsible and accountable for own clinic equipment.
• Contributes to discussion on service planning and policy as a member of his/her team.

Research, Evaluation and Development

• Keeps professionally up to date in the field of Stroke.
• Ensures own practice is safe and appropriate.
• Evaluates own performance through outcome measures.
• May provide data for others' research.
• Participates in clinical audit activities.

Staff Management and Leadership

• May direct assistants or volunteers.
• To be aware of content of the HR policies and how this applies to their area of responsibility.

All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.

Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.

Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Job description Job responsibilities To adhere to National and local standards and guidelines relating it Professional Practice (CQ3 and HCPC).To be aware of and adhere to current legislation and employer procedures relating to the post.To demonstrate commitment to personal development and acquisition of further skills and knowledge.To keep abreast of research in the field of stroke care.To be responsible for managing own time appropriately.To be responsible for managing a defined caseload.To work closely and effectively with SLTs and other staff across ECCH.To supervise work with volunteers and assistants where appropriate.To be responsible for student observation.To be responsible for assessment, differential diagnosis, formulation of treatment plans, providing appropriate intervention and evaluating the treatment outcomes for each individual patient.To review and discharge individual patients.To seek second opinions when necessary.To make onward referrals when necessary.To accept support from designated colleagues.To offer advice to clients, carers and significant others about individual patients, and demonstrate practical procedures when appropriate.To attend and contribute to staff and team meetings.To contribute to local and national audit and quality measures.To highlight and request equipment necessary for caseload management.To attend multi-disciplinary meetings.Teaching Training and Clinical SupervisionRegular access to department supervision system for support.Attend in-service training.Assists senior speech and language therapists in training of work experience students, volunteers, assistants, carers, SLT students and other professions' students by offering example setting by observation and explanation.Clinical Advice and Interpretation or ActionRecognises own professional boundaries and seeks advice and support.Provides advice and information on specific clients to health service professionals, and staff working with the client (e.g. social worker).Provides information/advice on appropriate clinical matters to clients/carers, assistants and other individual professionals.Specialist ExperienceOn full practice register.Supported by experienced staff to develop skills in all areas when support is required.Access second opinions.ComplexityOn-going professional support in all areas when required.May work in more than one location.Manages own caseload and increased complexity of cases.Resource Management, Planning and Policy MakingManages own time efficiently.Responsible and accountable for own clinic equipment.Contributes to discussion on service planning and policy as a member of his/her team.Research, Evaluation and DevelopmentKeeps professionally up to date in the field of Stroke.Ensures own practice is safe and appropriate.Evaluates own performance through outcome measures.May provide data for others' research.Participates in clinical audit activities.Staff Management and LeadershipMay direct assistants or volunteers.To be aware of content of the HR policies and how this applies to their area of responsibility.All roles within East Coast Community Healthcare CIC (ECCH) require staff to demonstrate our Values and Signature Behaviours in the care and service they provide to patients, service users, stakeholders and colleagues. All members of staff should consider these as an essential part of their job role.Our Values outline the core behaviours that we can all achieve and are summarised as an acronym within the word 'CARE'. These stand for: Compassion, Action, Respect and Everyone.Underpinning our Values are our Signature Behaviours which highlight by taking the right actions we continue to build a strong culture. Our four Signature Behaviours are: Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy
• Registered member of HCPC
• Dysphagia trained

Desirable

• Member of RCSLT
• Member of the British Aphasiology Society (BAS)

Experience

Essential

• Broad and varied clinical experience in the field of Stroke

Desirable

• Experience of working in community stroke rehab
• Experience of using telerehab and therapy apps

Additional Criteria

Essential

• SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE
• Dysphagia trained -- completed Foundation level EDS competencies or higher
• Highly developed auditory & perceptual skills for use in all areas of practice
• Ability to identify and describe use of appropriate assessments for all client groups
• Demonstrates a passion for Stroke care
• Keeps abreast of stroke research
• Ability to plan treatment packages for clients with communication difficulties
• Ability to apply band 6 knowledge of clinical issues/developments to clinical practice
• Ability to communicate effectively with clients with communication impairment
• Ability to identify own strengths and needs in relation to post
• Ability to form professional relationships with clients and carers/family
• Ability to work within a team
• Good knowledge of legal requirements/government initiatives which may influence practice
• Awareness of the importance and usefulness of measuring the impact of therapy
• Demonstrates an interest in innovative practice
• Able to work within organisations moving and handling guidelines
• Able to demonstrate good understanding of the principles of managing diversity and the implications of this on good Speech and Language Therapy practice
• PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES
• Punctual and reliable
• Able to organise workload and manage time
• Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management
• Able to identify when to seek support
• Able to convey complex condition related information clearly to clients and other professionals in written and verbal form
• Friendly and approachable
• Able to appreciate and use good humour appropriately within work
• Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of conditions/needs
• Accepts and follows advice and guidance
• Understands the importance of self-awareness and reflection
• Willing to support colleagues and work collaboratively
• Resilient and has an awareness of the biological and psycho-social influences which may impact on work with clients and may also have an impact on the way the multi-disciplinary team functions
• Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required
• Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours:
• (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together)

Desirable

• Has basic counselling skills

Person Specification Qualifications Essential Recognised qualification in Speech & Language Therapy Registered member of HCPC Dysphagia trained Desirable Member of RCSLT Member of the British Aphasiology Society (BAS) Experience Essential Broad and varied clinical experience in the field of Stroke Desirable Experience of working in community stroke rehab Experience of using telerehab and therapy apps Additional Criteria Essential SKILLS & KNOWLEDGE Dysphagia trained -- completed Foundation level EDS competencies or higher Highly developed auditory & perceptual skills for use in all areas of practice Ability to identify and describe use of appropriate assessments for all client groups Demonstrates a passion for Stroke care Keeps abreast of stroke research Ability to plan treatment packages for clients with communication difficulties Ability to apply band 6 knowledge of clinical issues/developments to clinical practice Ability to communicate effectively with clients with communication impairment Ability to identify own strengths and needs in relation to post Ability to form professional relationships with clients and carers/family Ability to work within a team Good knowledge of legal requirements/government initiatives which may influence practice Awareness of the importance and usefulness of measuring the impact of therapy Demonstrates an interest in innovative practice Able to work within organisations moving and handling guidelines Able to demonstrate good understanding of the principles of managing diversity and the implications of this on good Speech and Language Therapy practice PERSONAL ATTRIBUTES Punctual and reliable Able to organise workload and manage time Able to maintain intense concentration in all aspects of patient management Able to identify when to seek support Able to convey complex condition related information clearly to clients and other professionals in written and verbal form Friendly and approachable Able to appreciate and use good humour appropriately within work Able to manage emotional consequences of working with patients with a range of conditions/needs Accepts and follows advice and guidance Understands the importance of self-awareness and reflection Willing to support colleagues and work collaboratively Resilient and has an awareness of the biological and psycho-social influences which may impact on work with clients and may also have an impact on the way the multi-disciplinary team functions Willingness and ability to work across different sites and travel to alternative sites and across the community as required Ability to embrace our Culture, Values and Signature Behaviours: (Compassion - We Listen, We Learn, We Lead| Action - My Accountability, My Responsibility | Respect - Respect Our Resources: People, Time and Money | Everyone - Work Together, Achieve Together) Desirable Has basic counselling skills

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

East Coast Community Healthcare CIC

Address

Yare House

Morton Peto Road

Great Yarmouth

Norfolk

NR31 0LT

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.ecch.org/ (Opens in a new tab)

Job summary

Are you looking for an opportunity to join the NHS and work within Children's Speech and Language Therapy Services? Do you have experience supporting children's speech, language and communication in an education setting?

We are expanding our team of Band 4 assistant practitioner roles to enable us to deliver the SEND White Paper's new Experts at Hand in settings and schools. This is a great opportunity to join our highly motivated and innovative team based in Worcestershire. We have a number of new roles, based in the West and East of the county.

We are looking for positive, enthusiastic practitioners with a commitment to collaborative working to join our team.

As a county wide speech and language therapy team, we offer a strong commitment to supporting personal and professional development with ongoing mentor support, supervision and CPD opportunities.

This is a full time post, but we would consider applicants looking for part time.

We have positions available within our Catshill and Franche Clinics.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

We are a well-established team offering a range of services for 0-19 year olds. This post will potentially involve working within our early years, mainstream schools and complex needs teams in Worcestershire, working alongside speech and language therapists and other speech and language therapy assistants to deliver universal, targeted and specialist level support. It will include:

Working with families, demonstrating practical ways to support children

Visits to schools to set up targeted and specialist interventions and share resources

Delivery of targeted and specialist interventions in settings and schools

Resource development

Working within our SLTA team to develop our service

We are looking for good team players, with good communication skills, who can be flexible and a supportive member of the team.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

Due to the transformation of our services, we are recruiting for an enthusiastic and proactive admin manager to join and enhance our children's therapy team, providing outstanding care for patients across Worcestershire.

An exciting opportunity has arisen due to service investment in Occupational Therapy. This is an exciting opportunity for an admin manager to oversee the admin coordination, implementation, and rollout of the Link Therapy project. The post holder will lead on the administrative support required to ensure successful delivery of the project, while also playing a key role in data collection, monitoring, and reporting.

You will need to be friendly and approachable with excellent communication skills. You will demonstrate significant experience of leading a team of people effectively and be able to exercise tact and discretion where necessary. You will have great IT skills and a keen eye for detail.

The team are countywide with bases in Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Worcester.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have significant proven experience working within a busy team, demonstrate a flexible approach, and have the ability to stay calm and work professionally.

As a highly organised individual you will need the ability to prioritise and organise work so that tasks are completed in a timely manner following agreed processes. You will be required to work with senior management to improve and support the implementation new ways of working

A significant aspect of the role will involve liaising and coordinating effectively across partner organisations, including the Local Authority, schools, and health services, to ensure a collaborative and integrated approach. The post holder will also be responsible for liaising and coordinating across the admin team and across multiple bases ensuring admin process are in place to support the delivery of children's occupational therapy, physiotherapy and specialist play services.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

Due to the transformation of our services, we are recruiting for an enthusiastic and proactive administrator to join and enhance our children's therapy team, providing outstanding care for patients across Worcestershire.

A willingness to learn and expand your skills will be positively encouraged and we will provide you with resources to develop and progress a long-term career.

This is an administrator post supporting in various aspects of admin such

The team are countywide with bases in Kidderminster, Redditch, Bromsgrove and Worcester.

Applicants must read the attached guidance notes before submitting your application for full understanding of Trust requirements.

Main duties of the job

The successful candidate will need to have significant proven experience working within a busy team, demonstrate a flexible approach, and have the ability to stay calm and always work professionally.

As a highly organised individual you will need the ability to prioritise and organise work so that tasks are completed in a timely manner following agreed processes and always have the best interest of the patient at the centre of everything you do. You also need to be willing to work with senior management to improve and support the implementation of change when needed.

It is essential that you are proficient in IT skills including knowledge of the Microsoft Office Packages along with excellent communication and interpersonal skills. You will be answering the phone and taking messages, dealing with patient appointments, arranging and booking clinics, general admin duties which include photocopying, filing, diary management. You may be asked to cover at another base occasionally to cover for leave or absence. You will also be trained to do administration tasks for both Paediatric Occupational Therapy and Physiotherapy teams.

About us

At Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust, we are working together to deliver outstanding care. We run community hospitals and community health services across Worcestershire and provide mental health and learning disability services across both Herefordshire and Worcestershire.

Our people (all 4500+ of them) provide services for people of all ages, experiencing both physical and/or mental health conditions from over 100 sites.

We will support you to thrive; offer flexible working options for a great work-life balance, help you fulfil your ambitions, and empower you to make positive changes within your team or service. We value diversity and encourage applications from people of all backgrounds, cultures, and ethnicities.

What we offer;

• 27 days leave plus bank holidays, increasing up to 33 days with long service
• Generous NHS pension and enhanced pay when you work unsocial hours
• Flexible and agile working opportunities
• Great maternity, paternity, and adoption support
• Wide range of supportive staff networks
• Health and wellbeing opportunities

If you would like to know more, please visit our website Staff benefits | Herefordshire and Worcestershire Health and Care NHS Trust

Sharing your data -As a data controller we may sometimes need to process your data to pursue our legitimate business interests, for example to request a survey from you (optional), to support the Trusts understanding of where you gained interest in working for the Trust.

Job summary

This busy purpose built Haematology/Oncology Day Unit is looking to recruit an enthusiastic, motivated and compassionate individual with good organisational and communication skills, to compliment the existing team.The Day Care unit is comprised of 14chair treatment area, procedure room, alternative therapy suite and many clinic rooms. The day unit is very busy seeing approximately 250 patients per week.The unit's activities include the administration of chemotherapy, supportive care and occasional blood transfusion, Training would be provided for chemotherapy administration.

This post may close early due to high numbers of applications, so you are advised to apply promptly

Please note this position is not open to Newly Qualified Staff Nurses.

This role required NMC Registration.

Base Location: Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Interview date: 14th October

Main duties of the job

We have a full time post of 37.5 hrs per week post for staff nurse in the Haematology and Oncology Day Unit which operates shifts of 8-6pm Monday - Friday including bank holidays.We actively support professional development through provision of places on National Study Days/Conferences where appropriate. In addition we have a unit based Practice Educator to support our:Local induction programmeUniversity Accredited Chemotherapy CourseUniversity Accredited Haematology CourseIn-house education programme.* If you are interested in relocating to Bournemouth we offer an excellent relocation package of up to £13,000. For further details on relocation expenses please visit the Trust website.

About us

Our values define who we are as #TeamUHD. They underpin everything we do now and in the future. They define how we treat our patients, visitors, and each other, our valued team mates and colleagues.

UHD are investing in services across the Trust, with many being transformed and developed following merger and the New Hospital Programme.

In some cases this means that a services may move site this year or next, either temporarily or long term. Recruiting Managers interviewing for this role will be happy to answer any specific questions that you have at interview.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Agenda for change

Band

Band 5

Salary

£32,073 to £39,043 a year pa

Contract

Permanent

Working pattern

Full-time

Reference number

153-SP06817

Job locations

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert.

Contact Tess George Ward Sister on 03000195119 / 03000194774 or email [email protected] if you would like a visit or any queries.

Job description Job responsibilities To understand the role in more detail please read the full job description and person specification documents which are attached to this advert. Contact Tess George Ward Sister on 03000195119 / 03000194774 or email [email protected] if you would like a visit or any queries.

Person Specification

Qualifications

Essential

• NMC Registered Nurse.
• Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies

Desirable

• Teaching Qualification
• Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology

Experience

Essential

• Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions
• Demonstrable clinical experience

Desirable

• End of life care

Technical Skills Competencies

Essential

• Basic IT Skills
• Demonstrate ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient
• Non-IV and IV medication administration including adminisitration of blood products
• Calculation of drug doses for infusions requiring frequent concentration.

Desirable

• Venepuncture and cannulation
• Adminsitration of Chemotherapy
• Awareness of Audit

Knowledge

Essential

• Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills
• Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology

Desirable

• Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks.

Interpersonal Skills

Essential

• Effective communication using a variety of methods
• Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant
• Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative
• Able to integrate and work within the MDT
• Organisation and planning skills
• Prioritisation skills
• Time management skills

Desirable

• Leadership and management

Person Specification Qualifications Essential NMC Registered Nurse. Advanced Diploma/Degree in Adult Health Nursing Studies Desirable Teaching Qualification Post registration courses related to the Haematology/Oncology Experience Essential Experience of caring for patients with acute and long term conditions Demonstrable clinical experience Desirable End of life care Technical Skills Competencies Essential Basic IT Skills Demonstrate ability with vital signs monitoring equipment and ability to recognise the deteriorating patient Non-IV and IV medication administration including adminisitration of blood products Calculation of drug doses for infusions requiring frequent concentration. Desirable Venepuncture and cannulation Adminsitration of Chemotherapy Awareness of Audit Knowledge Essential Ability to demonstrate fundamental nursing knowledge and practice skills Knowledge of the conditions relevant to Haematology/Oncology Desirable Awareness of patient experience, quality and safety agenda's that support Governance Frameworks. Interpersonal Skills Essential Effective communication using a variety of methods Ability to communicate sensitive and complex information to patients, carers and significant Able to work unsupervised and on own initiative Able to integrate and work within the MDT Organisation and planning skills Prioritisation skills Time management skills Desirable Leadership and management

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

Certificate of Sponsorship

Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab).

From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab).

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. Certificate of Sponsorship Applications from job seekers who require current Skilled worker sponsorship to work in the UK are welcome and will be considered alongside all other applications. For further information visit the UK Visas and Immigration website (Opens in a new tab). From 6 April 2017, skilled worker applicants, applying for entry clearance into the UK, have had to present a criminal record certificate from each country they have resided continuously or cumulatively for 12 months or more in the past 10 years. Adult dependants (over 18 years old) are also subject to this requirement. Guidance can be found here Criminal records checks for overseas applicants (Opens in a new tab). UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://www.uhd.nhs.uk/careers (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

University Hospitals Dorset NHS Foundation Trust

Address

Royal Bournemouth Hospital

Bournemouth

BH7 7DW

United Kingdom

Employer's website

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Job summary

Join Optimised Care as a Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology and play a key role in delivering outstanding patient-centred care within a modern, growing elective healthcare service.

This is an exciting opportunity for an experienced Consultant to focus on high-quality elective gynaecology, undertaking outpatient clinics, post-operative reviews, and elective procedures including laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, endometrial assessment, and Mirena coil insertion. With no routine on-call commitments, you'll have the opportunity to concentrate on achieving excellent clinical outcomes while working within a supportive multidisciplinary team.

You'll work alongside experienced healthcare professionals who share a passion for clinical excellence, patient safety, and innovation in elective care.

We offer competitive locum rates, well-organised theatre lists, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to contribute to the development of a growing elective service. Whether you're looking for additional sessions or a longer-term locum opportunity, this role provides flexibility, professional autonomy, and the chance to make a meaningful impact on patients' lives.

If you're a GMC-registered Consultant Gynaecologist with expertise in elective procedures and a commitment to delivering the highest standards of care, we'd love to hear from you.

Main duties of the job

As a Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology, you will provide specialist care to patients throughout their elective treatment journey, from initial consultation through to post-operative follow-up. Working within a modern elective healthcare environment, you will undertake outpatient clinics, perform a range of planned gynaecological procedures, and support the delivery of safe, efficient, and high-quality patient care.

You will collaborate closely with a multidisciplinary team to ensure excellent clinical outcomes, positive patient experiences, and smooth patient pathways. The role offers the opportunity to work in a dedicated elective setting with well-structured theatre lists and clinics, allowing you to focus on delivering expert care without the pressures often associated with acute and emergency services.

In addition to your clinical responsibilities, you will contribute to maintaining high standards of governance, patient safety, and service quality, while supporting continuous improvement initiatives within the organisation. This is an ideal opportunity for an experienced Consultant Gynaecologist seeking a flexible role where they can utilise their specialist skills, enjoy professional autonomy, and make a meaningful impact within a growing elective care service.

About us

At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering outstanding healthcare services through innovation, clinical excellence, and a patient-first approach. Our focus is on providing high-quality elective care in a professional, efficient, and supportive environment where both patients and staff can thrive.

We pride ourselves on creating a collaborative culture where experienced clinicians, healthcare professionals, and operational teams work together to achieve the very best outcomes. Our organisation values integrity, compassion, accountability, and continuous improvement, ensuring that every patient receives safe, personalised, and high-quality care throughout their journey.

As a growing healthcare provider, we are passionate about investing in our people and creating an environment where expertise is recognised and valued.

You will benefit from working within modern facilities, alongside highly skilled colleagues, with access to dedicated operational support and well-managed clinical pathways that allow you to focus on delivering exceptional patient care.

Our team is driven by a shared commitment to excellence, innovation, and making a positive difference to the lives of the patients we serve. If you are looking to join an organisation where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will have a meaningful impact, Optimised Care is an excellent place to build your next opportunity.

Details

Date posted

24 September 2026

Pay scheme

Hospital medical and dental staff

Grade

Consultant

Salary

Depending on experience

Contract

Locum

Duration

3 years

Working pattern

Flexible working

Reference number

E0484-26-0015GL

Job locations

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Job description

Job responsibilities

Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology to support the delivery of high-quality elective services within our growing healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients requiring elective gynaecological care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and professionalism.

This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated elective environment, focusing on planned care pathways and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.

Key ResponsibilitiesClinical Responsibilities

• Conduct outpatient gynaecology clinics for new and follow-up patients.
• Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of gynaecological conditions.
• Manage post-operative follow-up appointments and recovery pathways.
• Provide expert advice and support to patients regarding treatment options and ongoing care.
• Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.
• Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.

Surgical Responsibilities

Undertake elective procedures including:

• Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO).
• Diagnostic hysteroscopy.
• Operative hysteroscopy.
• Mirena coil insertion and replacement.
• Endometrial assessment and biopsy procedures.
• Other elective gynaecological procedures within scope of practice and competency.

Service Delivery

• Support the efficient delivery of elective gynaecology services.
• Maximise theatre productivity and utilisation.
• Contribute to reducing patient waiting times.
• Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.
• Support service development and pathway improvements.

Clinical Governance

• Adhere to all GMC, CQC, and organisational standards.
• Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.
• Promote a culture of patient safety and clinical excellence.
• Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and governance requirements.

Leadership

• Provide clinical leadership within the elective gynaecology service.
• Support and mentor junior medical staff where appropriate.
• Contribute to education, training, and knowledge sharing activities.
• Assist with the ongoing development of elective services.

Person SpecificationEssential

• Full GMC registration with licence to practise.
• Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months of CCT).
• Extensive experience in elective gynaecology practice.
• Proven competency in laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, and Mirena coil procedures.
• Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.
• Strong commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement.
• Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.

Desirable

• Experience within independent healthcare or high-volume elective services.
• Advanced laparoscopic accreditation.
• Previous locum consultant experience.
• Experience contributing to service redesign and development projects.

Working Hours

• Flexible locum sessions available.
• Elective outpatient clinics.
• Scheduled operating theatre lists.
• Post-operative review clinics.
• No routine on-call commitment.

Why Join Optimised Care?

At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, efficiency, and clinical excellence. You will join a supportive and collaborative team within a modern healthcare environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will directly influence the quality of care delivered to patients. We offer competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of elective healthcare services.

Job description Job responsibilities Optimised Care is seeking an experienced and highly skilled Locum Consultant in Elective Gynaecology to support the delivery of high-quality elective services within our growing healthcare organisation. The successful candidate will provide specialist assessment, diagnosis, treatment, and surgical management of patients requiring elective gynaecological care while maintaining the highest standards of clinical excellence, patient safety, and professionalism.This role offers the opportunity to work within a dedicated elective environment, focusing on planned care pathways and delivering outstanding outcomes for patients undergoing gynaecological procedures.Key ResponsibilitiesClinical ResponsibilitiesConduct outpatient gynaecology clinics for new and follow-up patients.Assess, diagnose, and develop treatment plans for a wide range of gynaecological conditions.Manage post-operative follow-up appointments and recovery pathways.Provide expert advice and support to patients regarding treatment options and ongoing care.Ensure informed consent is obtained and documented appropriately.Maintain accurate and timely clinical records.Surgical ResponsibilitiesUndertake elective procedures including:Laparoscopic treatment of endometriosis.Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO).Diagnostic hysteroscopy.Operative hysteroscopy.Mirena coil insertion and replacement.Endometrial assessment and biopsy procedures.Other elective gynaecological procedures within scope of practice and competency.Service DeliverySupport the efficient delivery of elective gynaecology services.Maximise theatre productivity and utilisation.Contribute to reducing patient waiting times.Work collaboratively with multidisciplinary teams to ensure seamless patient journeys.Support service development and pathway improvements.Clinical GovernanceAdhere to all GMC, CQC, and organisational standards.Participate in audits and quality improvement initiatives.Promote a culture of patient safety and clinical excellence.Ensure compliance with infection prevention, safeguarding, and governance requirements.LeadershipProvide clinical leadership within the elective gynaecology service.Support and mentor junior medical staff where appropriate.Contribute to education, training, and knowledge sharing activities.Assist with the ongoing development of elective services.Person SpecificationEssentialFull GMC registration with licence to practise.Specialist Registration in Obstetrics & Gynaecology (or within six months of CCT).Extensive experience in elective gynaecology practice.Proven competency in laparoscopic surgery, hysteroscopy, and Mirena coil procedures.Excellent communication and interpersonal skills.Strong commitment to patient-centred care and quality improvement.Ability to work effectively within a multidisciplinary team.DesirableExperience within independent healthcare or high-volume elective services.Advanced laparoscopic accreditation.Previous locum consultant experience.Experience contributing to service redesign and development projects.Working HoursFlexible locum sessions available.Elective outpatient clinics.Scheduled operating theatre lists.Post-operative review clinics.No routine on-call commitment.Why Join Optimised Care?At Optimised Care, we are committed to delivering exceptional patient outcomes through innovation, efficiency, and clinical excellence. You will join a supportive and collaborative team within a modern healthcare environment, where your expertise will be valued and your contribution will directly influence the quality of care delivered to patients. We offer competitive rates, flexible working arrangements, dedicated operational support, and the opportunity to help shape the future of elective healthcare services.

Person Specification

Experience

Essential

• Independent consultant-level practice in gynaecology
• Elective gynaecology clinic experience
• Independent operating experience in:
• Diagnostic hysteroscopy
• Operative hysteroscopy
• Laparoscopic surgery
• Endometriosis treatment
• Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO)
• Mirena coil insertion
• Endometrial biopsy and assessment

Qualifications

Essential

• - Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC)
• - Current Licence to Practise
• - Indemnity insurance

Person Specification Experience Essential Independent consultant-level practice in gynaecology Elective gynaecology clinic experience Independent operating experience in: Diagnostic hysteroscopy Operative hysteroscopy Laparoscopic surgery Endometriosis treatment Bilateral salpingo-oophorectomy (BSO) Mirena coil insertion Endometrial biopsy and assessment Qualifications Essential - Full registration with the General Medical Council (GMC) - Current Licence to Practise - Indemnity insurance

Disclosure and Barring Service Check

This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions.

UK Registration

Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Additional information Disclosure and Barring Service Check This post is subject to the Rehabilitation of Offenders Act (Exceptions Order) 1975 and as such it will be necessary for a submission for Disclosure to be made to the Disclosure and Barring Service (formerly known as CRB) to check for any previous criminal convictions. UK Registration Applicants must have current UK professional registration. For further information please see NHS Careers website (opens in a new window).

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://optimisedcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)

Employer details

Employer name

Optimised Care Ltd

Address

Quayside House

Quay St

Gloucester

GL1 2TZ

United Kingdom

Employer's website

https://optimisedcare.com/ (Opens in a new tab)